All Retail articles
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NewsSales and profit surge at Cornish Bakery as owner slams hospitality rates
Fast-growing independent high street chain reported a 24% increase in revenue to £36.4m for accounts ending May 2025, with EBITDA up by 32% to £4.5m
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NewsCosta to open 30 more stores in Sainsbury’s by summer
Four more sites have already opened this year under the partnership, with plenty more in the works as Costa looks to make its coffee ‘more accessible than ever’
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NewsTesco to remove centralised bakery operation as part of shake-up
Around 380 jobs are at risk from the retailer’s latest restructuring including the phasing out of its centralised bakery operation as it adds new in-store bakeries at Express stores
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NewsSurge in premium sandwiches drives festive quarter growth at Greencore
Food-to-go manufacturing giant has reported double-digit volume growth of premium sandwiches among other gains in Q1 of its latest financial year
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NewsOpening Doors #21: new craft bakery shops launched in and around London
Locations of new shops include in a market, shopping arcade, train station, and even a museum – most are estate expansions although there are some brand new ventures
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NewsM&S launches ‘most requested innovation’ in gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake
Said to be the most requested product in the retailer’s history, the gluten-free cake has taken years to perfect and required investment in a brand-new facility inside the supplier’s existing bakery
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NewsGovernment unveils updated Nutrient Profiling Model amid fierce industry backlash
A long-awaited update to the Nutrient Profiling Model, used to determine which food and drink is ‘less healthy’, has been published, although food manufacturers have raised serious concerns about its impact
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Product NewsNew year, new treats: brands roll out indulgent sweet bakery NPD
Strawberry Matcha Doughnuts, Golden Cinnamon Digestives, and Butterscotch & Pecan Knots are among the new sweet bakery goodies launched in 2026 so far
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NewsBakery favourites support strong Christmas trading at Tim Hortons
Master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant revealed sales at its 70 sites across the region had increased by 10% year-on-year during the festive period
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Product NewsTesco unveils bakery items for Valentine’s Day 2026 celebrations
Pastries, pies, and puddings are among the new Tesco products helping shoppers create a memorable experience in on Valentine’s Day
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Product NewsWarburtons launches new Fibre Fix range to help tackle UK fibre gap
New loaf and rolls feature a diverse seed and grain blend alongside wheat bran, delivering around 8g of fibre per 100g with added calcium to aid the normal function of digestive enzymes
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NewsGallery: peek inside the brand-new Claridge’s Bakery
Located behind London hotel Claridge’s, the bakery aims to celebrate the art of British baking with menu items including malt loaf, granary loaves, and Jammy Dodger Tarts
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NewsPremier Foods enjoys ‘really good Christmas’ as sweet treats drive growth
St Albans-based manufacturer reports a return to growth in its non-branded sweet treats during Q3 as well as a 3.1% increase in sales of its Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges
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FeatureA meal of two halves: how health and indulgence are reshaping breakfast
As the breakfast occasion stretches later into the morning and consumers juggle health goals with indulgent cravings, operators are rethinking their menus
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group launches cake bento box under new brand Little Big Cake
Specialist bakery manufacturer has embraced the South Korean bakery trend by launching a bento box of red velvet cake and cupcakes into Tesco stores
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NewsSourdough Sophia unveils new production site to support 20-shop estate target
London-based craft bakery brand is using its latest successful crowdfunding campaign to invest in a new 7,000 sq ft central bakery inside two railway arches near London Bridge station
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Gavin Johnston, head of bakery operations, Bettys
Johnston says his job at Harrogate craft bakery is about balancing traditional techniques with the demands of supplying five busy branches and a thriving online store
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NewsGreencore completes Bakkavor takeover to form £4bn convenience food behemoth
The acquisition sees a UK convenience food behemoth with a combined revenue of around £4bn and over 30,000 employees formed
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NewsGü doubles down on indulgence with branding refresh amidst global expansion
Premium dessert brand has updated its packaging to help it ‘stand out from the noise’ and support its next phase of growth
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NewsPublic secures seven-figure funding to fuel bakery estate growth
Craft bakery chain Public is set to expand further across the Midlands and up into Scotland, backed by investment from property developer ALB Group